Islamic banks can’t just 'talk the talk', says PwC

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Islamic banks can’t just 'talk the talk', says PwC

Islamic banks in the Gulf Co-operation Council states are suffering from a perception problem, according to a report from Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) published on Tuesday. The firm found that although the banks have huge potential, existing and likely customers often believe that Islamic banks are not true to Shariah values.

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